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A full-day boat tour around Armação dos Búzios that visits about 12 beaches and includes lunch in downtown Rua das Pedras. Ideal for sightseers who want calm bays, short swims, and a day on the water with an experienced guide.
A full-day boat tour around Armação dos Búzios that visits about 12 beaches and includes lunch in downtown Rua das Pedras. Ideal for sightseers who want calm bays, short swims, and a day on the water with an experienced guide.
The boat slips free of the harbor and Búzios opens like a map: a string of sheltered bays, granite headlands, and beaches flashing white under the sun. On this full-day outing you move between coves and small islands while the sea dares you to look away — dolphins often answer the invitation and gulls track the wake.
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Operated by Rio 40 Graus Turismo · Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro
The boat slips free of the harbor and Búzios opens like a map: a string of sheltered bays, granite headlands, and beaches flashing white under the sun. On this full-day outing you move between coves and small islands while the sea dares you to look away — dolphins often answer the invitation and gulls track the wake.
Armação dos Búzios turned from a quiet fishing village into an international draw after Brigitte Bardot visited in 1964; the town still wears that era in its beachfront boulevards and the compact Rua das Pedras, where lunch is often served. Geologically the peninsula is granite and schist, carved by waves into rounded rocks and protected bays; those forms create calm anchorages ideal for short swims and snorkeling near João Fernandes, Ferradurinha, Azeda and other coves.
Expect a paced, sightseeing circuit that visits roughly 12 beaches by boat, with time ashore in downtown Rua das Pedras for a riverside-style lunch and shopping. The operator provides an accredited guide and air-conditioned transfers; total door-to-door time can be long — plan for a full 14-hour day if traveling from Rio de Janeiro (roughly 160–180 km, about 2.5–3 hours each way).
Practicalities: wear reef-safe sunscreen, bring a waterproof bag and motion-sickness meds if you’re sensitive, and carry cash for small purchases. Boarding involves steps and short beach exits; lightweight shoes that can get wet are helpful. Check pickup times, confirm whether snorkel gear is included, and book early in high season to secure space on the boat.
easy.
14 hours (full-day).
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to step on/off a boat and walk short sandy or rocky stretches.
Yes, the tour includes lunch served at Rua das Pedras in downtown Búzios as part of the full-day itinerary.
The operator provides air-conditioned vehicle transfers; when booking, confirm your pickup point and estimated travel time.
Snorkel gear is not always included — check with the operator in advance; many guests bring their own or rent locally.
Yes; infants and small children can ride but infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The operator notes the activity is suitable for all fitness levels.
The town rose to international fame after French actress Brigitte Bardot vacationed there in 1964, accelerating Búzios’ transformation into a tourist destination.
Coastal habitats are sensitive to heavy visitor use; use reef-safe products, avoid stepping on coral, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize impact.
Rio 40 Graus Turismo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips free of the harbor and Búzios opens like a map: a string of sheltered bays, granite headlands, and beaches flashing white under the sun. On this full-day outing you move between coves and small islands while the sea dares you to look away — dolphins often answer the invitation and gulls track the wake.
The boat slips free of the harbor and Búzios opens like a map: a string of sheltered bays, granite headlands, and beaches flashing white under the sun. On this full-day outing you move between coves and small islands while the sea dares you to look away — dolphins often answer the invitation and gulls track the wake.
Armação dos Búzios turned from a quiet fishing village into an international draw after Brigitte Bardot visited in 1964; the town still wears that era in its beachfront boulevards and the compact Rua das Pedras, where lunch is often served. Geologically the peninsula is granite and schist, carved by waves into rounded rocks and protected bays; those forms create calm anchorages ideal for short swims and snorkeling near João Fernandes, Ferradurinha, Azeda and other coves.
Expect a paced, sightseeing circuit that visits roughly 12 beaches by boat, with time ashore in downtown Rua das Pedras for a riverside-style lunch and shopping. The operator provides an accredited guide and air-conditioned transfers; total door-to-door time can be long — plan for a full 14-hour day if traveling from Rio de Janeiro (roughly 160–180 km, about 2.5–3 hours each way).
Practicalities: wear reef-safe sunscreen, bring a waterproof bag and motion-sickness meds if you’re sensitive, and carry cash for small purchases. Boarding involves steps and short beach exits; lightweight shoes that can get wet are helpful. Check pickup times, confirm whether snorkel gear is included, and book early in high season to secure space on the boat.